Comments

McCabe

Moon ran because he wanted it ( revitalization district ) and he got one without it. Now it is time to shut off the faucet ? I'm sure the same Moon gang on council that he got to vote for it will help him now turn off the competition .

SalGovernale

We need more places to eat! Our hotels are full of these oil and gas people and where can they eat? Applebees, Bob Evans and Shoneys??? Look at Applebees, its packed every night, imagine what a Chilis would do, or an O'Charles! People from out of town arent going to go to Spagnas or any of the these other local places, they want names they know and so do I! I am tired of driving to Pburg!

Crandall

Tessie

When I visit other places, I don't seek out chain restaurants, I choose independent restaurants. Chain restaurants make Marietta as generic and homogenized as every other "business" strip along the interstate. Bringing chain restaurants into downtown is the kiss of death. I don't have a problem with offering a few more liquor licenses but I think there should be no lower price offered. The proposed district is too large. It absolutely should not include The Valley Gem, which has been a goal all along. Just sit at the Town House any night of the week and you can hear all about this as the drinks flow into the night. Devil's Advocate thought he knew I was, huh? Surprise!

WeCanDoBetter

Speaking of the Valley Gem, where is that “state of the art marina” he promised. Council broke every rule in the book to grant him the land and kick everyone else out. And for what? Nothing, no marina, no additional dock space, just more for Mr. Sands at the expense of public. At first glance, the revitalization district looks like it may be a good idea but as usual it is all about taking care of your political friends.

wps3417

The revitalization license are NOT the same as a regular liquor license. The establishment cannot derive more than 25% of their sales from alcohol. More downtown eateries would be a good thing. As usual, council is self-serving and wrong.

stogieman

Mr. Vukovic said. By approving the zone and opening up the new licenses, "we make it easier for someone to go into business." .... so what's the problem? The current liquor licenses in Marietta are nothing like those being proposed. Look at other cities in Ohio that have done this. It only helped bring new business and more tax base into their communities. If Mr. Vukovic is sincere about the financial viability of our town he should stop pandering to the one or two people who want to stay the course and suppress new business opportunities here.